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[beathollow]

in the wake of turmoil

What's Up?

Mafuyu and Aerith have hatched a plan to give Braphine's Chosen some time to relax and have fun together! And just in the nick of time...

Date and Location

Afternoon of Monday, October tth into October 8th
The Aquarium within the Office District

The sway of water

It's a normal morning for anyone who's managing to sleep a standard schedule- up until a mass text goes out, that is. Everyone will find the same thing from either Mafuyu or Aerith's username:

ONE NIGHT STAY-OVER AT THE LOCAL AQUARIUM, SCHEDULED MONDAY, OCTOBER SEVENTH!! All of Braphine's Chosen are invited to an exclusive event hosted at the aquarium where guests can spend the day taking tours and then sleep over in qualified areas. Dining will be provided, all we have to bring is ourselves, changes of clothes and pillows and blankets. (And yes, the floors will be extra clean.)

... Simple enough. And should you choose to attend, both your hostesses will be pleased to see you once it's time to head over.

As they said, the aquarium is largely empty save for the group, and it's definitely worth it. A serene song plays overhead while attendants give tours or explanations as needed. The variety of aquatic life is surprisingly vast as well, and spacious halls give way to plenty of opportunity to explore.

Come nightfall, certain rooms dim the lights but the tanks stay lit- or black lit as darker enclosures like the jellyfish hall and the octopus tanks remain- and only a few staff remain to keep an eye on things- so... stay on your best behavior. The two restaurants stay open- a regular fast food joint with kitschy island cabana theming, and a much more upscale lounge where Aerith plans on corralling the adults for fun this evening.

Once it's time for the age groups to split, Aerith will lead the adults to a pleasant lounge with more tanks, large couches or more private tables, and a view overlooking one of the main rooms of the aquarium- wave to the kids if they're there! Or don't. Bouquets of flowers are placed around the room, and it looks like Aerith has a few ideas already, though she won't stop anyone from going out to review the different sections again.

Contrasting Mafuyu, who is content to let the fellow teens do whatever- though if they do congregate, she's not really the social sort and will simply be content to enjoy the vibes. Even if you just want to take a nap somewhere, there's plenty of dark secluded areas to do so.

Out of character!

This log is for an ic sleepover hosted at the aquarium! All characters are invited but attendance is not mandatory. That said, there are still staff members ready to boot any troublemakers out. We wanted to keep the types of displays vague to give everyone creative freedom, and characters are welcome to flit about between groups as they desire, be it to check in or to to snoop or whatever. As discussed with the mods, this does count as an open event and can be used for rewards. Thank you all for your interest!

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Comments

[speedingticket]

[ He feels like he's barely scratched the surface of getting to know people here so far, so may as well give some freebies, eh? ]

My little brother is fifteen years younger than me, I was kidnapped by fae as a child, and I used to be a schoolteacher, but now my job is to fight the moon.

[beathollow]

... ( vaguely boggled? )

Is it... fighting the moon...?

[speedingticket]

Womp womp! Wrong!

If we don't fight off the moon every year, it'll destroy the world. That's what I've been chosen to do!

[beathollow]

...




Huh?

[speedingticket]

The last fight was so bad, it turned all of the previous Southern wizards to stone...

[ He puts his hand to his cheek, and for a moment, he looks sad, worried...

But he immediately cheers up and just keeps talking. ]

So I haven't gotten to fight yet, but we're working really hard to defeat the moon once and for all!

[beathollow]

... The moon. Is... a dangerous entity?

I- uhm. Good luck...

[speedingticket]

It is... We call it the Great Calamity for a reason.

[ He sounds so serene while talking about this, though. ]

And thank you, we'll need it!

[ aha haha ahaha ]

[beathollow]

( HEY- HEY RUTILE? ARE YOU OKAY??? )

...

That is a lot for me to process I have to admit. I'm sorry.

( WHY ARE YOU APOLOGIZING )

[speedingticket]

[ He is not! Thank you for asking ✨ ]

Oh, no, I'm sorry. I've only heard the moon isn't terrible in other worlds, so I forget.

[ Said wistfully. Wouldn't it be nice to live in a world without the calamity... ]

[beathollow]

N-no, that makes sense.

[goei]

[YEAH WHAT MAFUYU SAID, HUH????]

[speedingticket]

[ Waving!!! Hi!!! ]

[cleansewithfire]

[ Even Sunrise sort of just blinks at this. H u h ??? ]

[speedingticket]

[ Oh, hi Sunrise!

Waving!! ]

[cleansewithfire]

[ She's waving back... ]

[beautifulknight]

[ So, basically...Sailor Moon music intensifies?!

Argenti looks thoughtful because he doesn't know this man - and decides to pick at random. ]

You were kidnapped by fae?

[speedingticket]

Womp womp, wrong again!

[ He's all smiles! ]

I was really little. My mother was furious—she had to make a deal with them so they wouldn't threaten any of the village children.

[beautifulknight]

And here I was, so certain that I was correct! Alas, but it sounds like quite the dreadful event.

I am glad you ended up safe despite how dangerous it must have been!

[ Argenti knows jack squat about fae...probably. But it doesn't sound like a fun time. ]

[speedingticket]

All thanks to my mother!

[ He seems really proud of her. ]

I don't remember being in particular pain or anything like that. In hindsight, I'm more glad my mother didn't burn the forest to the ground in retaliation. [ He claps his hands together, smile bright! ] The best outcome for everyone!

[beautifulknight]

Your mother is certainly a reliable woman.

[ There's no mistaking that! ]

...But, yes, I do agree.

It is most wonderful and splendid that all ended well. That said, I don't believe we've met before, good sir.

My name is Argenti...I am a Knight of Beauty.

[ Placing a hand atop his chest, and smiling brightly in Rutile's direction. ]

[speedingticket]

[ Was. Not that he's going to correct him, though. ]

We've not! [ He's about to say more, when Argenti introduces himself as a knight and Rutile positively sparkles. ]

Oh my gosh, you're a knight? That's so cool!

[ He sticks his hand out! Please shake his hand!! ]

I'm just a schoolteacher, but one of my friends is a knight! I'm Rutile!

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti is always glad to distract by the sheer amount of sparkles going on. ]

I believe even schoolteachers are radiant and are those who can embody Beauty like knights in their own way. I am certain your students are also quite fond of you.

To that end, it is truly a pleasure meeting you, Rutile.

I am most grateful for the encounter!

[ The red-haired knight proves this by reaching out to grab a hold of that hand to shake it gently, yet firmly. ]

[speedingticket]

[ Oh goodness!! This is like what happens when a young man on the street compliments an elderly woman—Rutile's blushing a bit, because he's never been so furiously complimented like this on a first meeting.

But also, he looks proud. His students are fond of him! Thank you for noticing! ]

Oh, no! It's both my pleasure and my gratitude! You have such a wonderful way of words.

[ Poetic, even! Rutile would think him a Westerner if he didn't know any better. How does it feel to be assigned West two games in a row, Lum? ]

You really are beautiful! Does your Order only take beautiful people?

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti really is just like this, but he will offer the other man another friendly smile - it is truly genuine, though happy all the same.

If he can make someone feel that proud of their own efforts even though he has just met them... then, he has done well. ]

You are most welcome, Rutile.

I appreciate all of your gracious compliments in return.

[ It's only polite to receive them graciously, and he will even sparkle like he usually does. But yeah he does give off West vibes, doesn't he? Imagine him in a wizard game- ]

And to address your question properly, it is a matter of course that a Knight of Beauty is beautiful. No matter who they are, they shall be granted blessings by Idrila, and fittingly embody Beauty as a reflection of the goddess' beautiful image.

[ So, yes...? ]

[speedingticket]

[ Oh my gosh, he's like a real gentleman knight... Wait, not like Cain isn't a real gentleman, or anything— Never mind! Moving on.

Rutile puts his hands to his mouth like :rutilegasp: as he studies Argenti. Such dedication... ]

I suppose Idrila is your patron...spirit? [ Thinking... ] I can't imagine one joins your knight order unless they were beautiful in some manner beforehand, too.